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Reuters
Palestinian who killed 2 in Tel Aviv shot by Israeli forces
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A Palestinian who opened fire in a Tel Aviv bar, killing two people before he...
April 8, 2022
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Coronavirus
BA.2 subvariant now suspected in 70% of COVID-19 cases in Tokyo
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The BA.2 subvariant of the omicron variant of the novel coronavirus, which is b...
April 8, 2022
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Reuters
Pakistan’s Khan vows to fight on after court rules against him
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan is due to address the nation on Friday a...
April 8, 2022
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Politics & Government
Japan, U.S. condemn Russia’s civilian killings
BRUSSELS (Jiji Press) — Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and U.S. Secretary of State Anto...
April 8, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Stay alert against shadowy activities of organized crime groups
The peaceful lives of ordinary citizens must not be threatened by antisocial behavior. It is necessa...
April 8, 2022
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Global
G-7 Leaders condemn Russian “atrocities” in Ukraine
BRUSSELS (Jiji Press) — Leaders of the Group of Seven major powers on Thursday strongly condemned Ru...
April 8, 2022
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Associated Press
U.N. assembly suspends Russia from top human rights body
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly voted Thursday to suspend Russia from the world orga...
April 8, 2022
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Golf
Tiger is back at Masters, and it already felt like a victory
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods playing the Masters again, his shirt as pink as the azaleas at Augus...
April 8, 2022
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Washington Post
During Ramadan, fasting restaurant workers juggle food and faith
"You don't understand," said Khalida Djeriou, who has worked as a server across New York City ever s...
April 8, 2022
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Manga & Anime
Mystery manga reveals contradictions in society
The manga “Misuteri to Iunakare” (Do not say mystery) has been attracting attention for the straight...
April 8, 2022
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Golf
South Korean Im grabs Masters lead on Day 1
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — With all eyes on Tiger Woods, Sungjae Im quietly turned in the round of the day ...
April 8, 2022
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Associated Press
U.S. speeds entry for Ukrainians as more reach Mexico border
TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — The United States has sharply increased the number of Ukrainians admitted to ...
April 8, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Make Putin realize Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is wrong
Atrocities committed by the Russian military in Ukraine have been revealed one after another. The si...
April 8, 2022
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Associated Press
Pelosi tests positive for COVID; was at White House with Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, a day after appe...
April 8, 2022
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Film & TV
Action master Jiro Okamoto fires up excitement virtually
The annual Jiro Matsuri, a talk show and festival in honor of veteran actor Jiro Okamoto, who excels...
April 8, 2022